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Fall is just around the corner and students are back in school. You may be seeing an influx of younger patients in your office around this time of year. This may include students with school vision screening referrals, kids complaining... Learn More

On October 1, 2018, Italian eyewear giant Luxottica and French optical company Essilor merged to become EssilorLuxottica. This change poses an even bigger threat to the competition than Luxottica has on its own in past years — arguably a monopoly... Learn More

Starting July 1, 2019, all corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses are no longer subject to Ohio state sales taxes. This new law may have significant implications for your practice and patients. Ohio tax statute declares that sales tax does not... Learn More

The Ohio General Assembly and Governor Kasich have approved legislation that brings reform to limitations placed by insurance providers that restricted patients’ ability to choose where they purchase their prescription lenses. House Bill 156 now gives patients in Ohio with... Learn More

At R&D, we understand the importance for optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians to provide customers with the best possible eyewear to care for their eyes in all aspects of life. Whether your customers need a pair of glasses for work or... Learn More

As a trusted partner by optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians nationwide, R&D offers a variety of lenses that will suit any patient’s needs and taste in eyewear. In addition to the vast list of reputable products and manufacturers that we offer,... Learn More

Did you know that Age-Related Macular Degeneration or AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans aged 65 or older? Worldwide, AMD is the third among global causes for visual impairment. Based on current trends, it is estimated... Learn More

There are nearly 190 million Americans who use some sort of corrective device for their eyes. Whether they use glasses, contacts or something else, that works out to about three out of every four adults who have some degree of... Learn More

At R&D Optical Lab, we believe it is very important for your patients to have multiple pairs of eyewear to accommodate the various lifestyle needs. However, it’s no secret that switching between different pairs of glasses can be a pain.... Learn More

At R&D Optical, we take pride in manufacturing the highest quality custom lenses and eyewear in the industry. We offer infinite solutions to all of your optical needs by employing cutting-edge technology to create the latest digital lens designs and... Learn More